Leftovers fried chicken will last 3-4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. I have compiled a list of options to serve with your fried chicken to make things easier for all of you! I agree, this fried chicken is so good that whatever you serve with it will work. It’s just so “finger lickin” good, as the Colonel would say. Serve and enjoy!įried chicken is one of those things that I could eat with anything. Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer. Repeat with remaining chicken if doing in batches. Cook on 375 F for about 20 minutes, flip over, spray with more cooking oil or brush with oil, and cook for another 10 minutes. Spray the chicken with a bit of cooking spray or brush with oil. Cook the Chicken – Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, allowing enough room between each piece to flow around.Dredge the chicken in flour one more time, then place the chicken on a plate or rack, and repeat with all chicken pieces. Dredge the Chicken – First dredge the chicken in flour on all sides, then dip into the buttermilk mixture.Whisk in the baking powder and baking soda. In a shallow dish add the flour. Prepare the Buttermilk Mixture – To a large bowl add the buttermilk, eggs, paprika, hot sauce, salt, pepper and whisk until combined.Prep the Chicken – Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.This is what will give you the best possible crunch. Baking powder & baking soda – It’s important to use both.Hot Sauce – I used sriracha, use your preference!.Paprika – To add a little extra flavor, I prefer to use smoked paprika, but whatever you have in your pantry will do.Buttermilk – If you don’t have buttermilk available you can substitute 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus 1/2 cup milk.Chicken – Chicken wings, chicken legs, thighs or chicken breast, any part of the chicken will do.Isn’t that fantastic news? Enjoy this easy recipe any night of the week! It’s great for a summertime picnic, or even a cold winter night snuggled up at home. Now fried chicken doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure treat. Let me tell you, it has the same crispy texture we all know and love and it tastes amazing! All that minus the excess oil. I have made fried chicken many times before, but many of you have asked me how to make it in an air fryer! I wasn’t sure how it would turn out but let me just say, I was very pleasantly surprised.

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